However, after an hour on the rough, stony paths, the sole became quite flexible and pliable. I am not a trail runner, so I spent a week Munro Bagging on the Knoydart peninsula in North West Scotland testing them out on the long approach walks and tough mountain terrain.įirst impression of the Merrell MQM Flex suggested that the sole is pretty stiff and might even take a crampon. The Merrell MQM Flex is a hybrid shoe, which tries to combine a walking & hiking shoe, a trail-running shoe and an approach shoe all into one. So I've been keen since then to try some out in the UK mountains ever since. While all of my fellow (British) walkers where shod in good quality walking boots, our extremely competent (French Canadian) guides were both wearing lightweight shoes like the Merrell MQM FLEX. I first became aware of this a number of years ago when on a guided walking trip in the Canadian Rockies.
M Select™ GRIP outsole tunes each outsole with durable traction that grips when and where you need itĭespite our mantra over the years on these pages that you must wear proper walking boots in the UK mountains, there is a growing trend for people to wear trail-running shoes for walking and hiking.TrailProtect™ pad offers additional support off road.Merrell Air Cushion in the heel absorbs shock and adds stability.FLEXconnect™ dual-directional flex-groove EVA midsole for agility and stability.Hyperlock™ printed TPU film heel counter for security.
Merrell says: "Inspired by athletes and made for you, this hybrid packs all the technology needed for Moving Quickly in the Mountains™ into one fast, protective shoe." Castle Rock (pictured), Legion Blue, Old Gold, Grey/Black
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